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Town of Enterprise

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Enterprise, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
Wisconsin UDC
Min. permit fee
$100
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Duff Leaver Inspections for building permits

Street address
County zoning at 1 S Oneida Ave, Rhinelander, WI 54501; Duff Leaver Inspections, N3405 Orchard Rd, Antigo, WI 54409
Coverage
Town of Enterprise
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Enterprise

In unzoned towns, county permits are required within 1000 ft of a lake, pond, or flowage or within 300 ft of a navigable stream or river for new construction, new impervious surfaces, and additions onto legal pre-existing structures.

Ordinary maintenance and repairs
Open fences
County handout small-structure exemptions, subject to shoreland and zoning limits
  • Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repairs
  • Exempt Open fences
  • Exempt County handout small-structure exemptions, subject to shoreland and zoning limits
Building code
Wisconsin UDC
Permit validity
Two years for county zoning permits
Contractor requirements
UDC rules apply
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine whether the parcel is in the zoned or unzoned portion of Enterprise.
  2. 02
    Submit county zoning permit if required.
  3. 03
    Submit UDC permit to Duff Leaver Inspections for new one- and two-family dwellings.
  4. 04
    Schedule inspections.

Source: Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Duff Leaver Inspections for building permits ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Enterprise building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100
02
Permit fee formula
County square-footage formula
03
Reinspection fee
Return inspection fee $300

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Direct with Duff Leaver Inspections and county zoning (contact)
Inspection hours
County office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Typical sequence: Verify zoning trigger, obtain permit, then inspections

County return inspection fee applies

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Enterprise permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Enterprise, WI?
In unzoned towns, county permits are required within 1000 ft of a lake, pond, or flowage or within 300 ft of a navigable stream or river for new construction, new impervious surfaces, and additions onto legal pre-existing structures.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Enterprise, WI?
Building permit fees in Enterprise, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100. Fees are calculated as: County square-footage formula.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Enterprise, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Enterprise, WI, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the parcel is in the zoned or unzoned portion of Enterprise. 2. Submit county zoning permit if required. 3. Submit UDC permit to Duff Leaver Inspections for new one- and two-family dwellings. 4. Schedule inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Enterprise, WI?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Enterprise, WI. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repairs; Open fences; County handout small-structure exemptions, subject to shoreland and zoning limits. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Enterprise, WI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Enterprise, WI via: Direct with Duff Leaver Inspections and county zoning.
last verified April 2026 source Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Duff Leaver Inspections for building permits ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/oneida/enterprise

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Duff Leaver Inspections for building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.